Regional Decree No. 229 “On application of ban on artisanal and sport hunting on upland game and waterfowl.” Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Samara Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems, General Keyword Wild fauna Hunting/capture Birds Hunting rights Hunting authorization/permit Game Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regional Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Decree, in order to prevent the importation and spread of new coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19, decrees to prohibit artisanal and sport spring hunting for waterfowl and upland game in the regional hunting grounds until 4 May 2020. Full text Russian Website publication.pravo.gov.ru References - Legislation Implements Federal Law No. 209-FZ “On hunting and conservation of hunting resources.” Legislation | Russian Federation | 2009 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Hunting rights, Hunting authorization/permit, Birds, Traditional rights/customary rights, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ranching/captive breeding, Classification/declassification, Contract/agreement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995). Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Official Letter No. 01-16-53/8137 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology “On ban on spring hunting”. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2020 Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting rights, Business/industry/corporations, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX